New Delhi: The counting of votes for the Mizoram assembly elections has been postponed to December 4. This is in a situation where various Christian organizations and the Congress have demanded that the counting of votes on Sunday be postponed. Counting of votes in other states will take place on Sunday itself. Exit polls predict that the Soram People’s Movement will win in Mizoram. The Mizo National Front (MNF), an ally of the NDA, is ruling the state. Sorum People’s Movement (ZPM) is MNF’s main opponent this time.
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∙ Land of the Mizos
Mizoram is a region that has been a part of the state of Assam since 1972. In 1986, the Indian Parliament decided to declare Mizoram as a new state. Then on February 20, 1987, Mizoram was born as the 23rd state of India. Mizoram is one of the least populated Indian states. 91 percent forest area. Most of them are tribal people and immigrants. 95% of the state’s population is tribal. 87 percent of the people are Christians. Campaigns centered on churches often determine victory or defeat in Mizoram. The Mizoram People’s Forum formed by the church authorities is becoming a crucial factor in this regard.
2023-12-01 15:39:43
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